This book was conceived by me as a manual in illustrations for students of Kyokushin Karate. It will also be useful for people studying other styles. There have always been and will continue to be differences in the techniques passed on from country to country, from teacher to teacher. Therefore, it was not the intention of the author to demonstrate how a technique should be performed in an absolute form, but rather to show how a given technique can be performed in principle. When used correctly, this book will help every student of karate to achieve a higher and more proficient level.